For this one to work right the other person must not notice your distraction.

4) The "I found my girlfriend in the stands, hug me so I can leave"

For this one to work right the other person must not notice your distraction.

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5) The "can you hear me now?"

This is used to make sure the other person's ears are still functioning, and if they are just yell until they don't.

5) The "can you hear me now?"

This is used to make sure the other person's ears are still functioning, and if they are just yell until they don't.

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6) The "to go"

For this to work the primary hugger must be in rapid forward movement and the other must be completely stationary. It is the job of the secondary hugger to be prepared for the embrace so as to not impede the other.